Metamorphic and cooling history of the Shimanto accretionary complex,Kyushu, Southwest Japan: Implications for the timing of out‐of‐sequence thrusting

Illite crystallinity, K–Ar dating of illite, and fission‐track dating of zircon are analyzed in the hanging wall (Sampodake unit) and footwall (Mikado unit) of a seismogenic out‐of‐sequence thrust (Nobeoka thrust) within the Shimanto accretionary complex of central Kyushu, southwest Japan. The obtained metamorphic temperatures, and timing of metamorphism and cooling, reveal the tectono‐metamorphic evolution of the complex, and related development of the Nobeoka thrust. Illite crystallinity data indicate that the Late Cretaceous Sampodake unit was metamorphosed at temperatures of around 300 to 310°C, while the Middle Eocene Mikado unit was metamorphosed at 260 to 300°C. Illite K–Ar ages and zircon fission‐track ages constrain the timing of metamorphism of the Sampodake unit to the early Middle Eocene (46 to 50 Ma, mean = 48 Ma). Metamorphism of the Mikado unit occurred no earlier than 40 Ma, which is the youngest depositional age of the unit. The Nobeoka thrust is inferred to have been active during about 40 to 48 Ma, as the Sampodake unit started its post metamorphic cooling after 48 Ma and was thrust over the Mikado unit at about 40 Ma along the Nobeoka thrust. These results indicate that the Nobeoka thrust was active for more than 10 million years.     

Ductile deformation and development of andalusite microstructures in the Hongusan area: Constraints on the metamorphism and tectonics of the Ryoke Belt

Abstract   The main mesoscopic features of the ductile deformation in the Hongusan region of the Ryoke Belt can be explained in terms of a single deformation phase, Dm . The associated stretching lineation is roughly east–west and has an associated top-to-the-west sense of shear. This information fills an important gap in our knowledge about the deformational history of the Ryoke metamorphic belt. Andalusite porphyroblasts are well-developed in the Hongusan area and their microstructure can be used to link the deformational history with the metamorphism. However, the andalusite porphyroblasts show both intertectonic and post-tectonic microstructures. Some porphyroblasts have an intertectonic core and post-tectonic rim. Analysis of associated metamorphic minerals and bulk-rock chemistry suggests that the distinct types of microstructure can be explained in terms of distinct formation reactions related to regional and contact metamorphism. The intertectonic microstructure shows the presence of a deformation pre-dating Dm , referred to as Dc . These two deformation stages are sufficient to account for all the main deformation features. The distribution of post-tectonic andalusite growth shows a very broad thermal effect around an intrusion in the area. This can help place constraints on the thermal history of the Ryoke metamorphic belt.     

某水电站坝基G23挤压蚀变破碎带成因及工程性质分析

G23挤压蚀变破碎带是某水电站坝基的主要工程地质问题。通过对该水电站枢纽区新构造运动及构造体系特征的综合分析,探讨了G23挤压蚀变破碎带的成因机制。基于典型岩样的物相及微形貌试验成果,分析了G23带构造岩的岩性特征,明确了G23带岩体的物理性质及其转变特征,预测了该挤压蚀变破碎带在工程作用下的变化趋势。结合蚀变岩样三轴压缩试验的变形破坏规律,阐述了G23带对工程作用的响应及其对工程的影响。     

含弱面块状结构岩质边坡稳定概率计算

首先采用不平衡推力模式分析块状结构岩体边坡稳定性系数的计算格式,推导了具体计算程序,并指出了该格式在可靠度计算中建立极限状态方程的困难;其次研究了解决该问题的近似方法,提出利用不平衡推力分析模式作为计算试验手段,通过计算试验提供样本数据,确定以岩体力学参数为自变量的修匀函数作为稳定性系数的近似解析式;然后以该函数为基础建立极限状态方程,利用验算点方法求解可靠度;最后分别利用该方法和传统的均差方法计算某工程问题。对比发现近似方法在精度上可满足要求,且计算工作量减少,表明了该方法的有效性。     

新疆卡拉麦里地区晚古生代以来不同构造层特征及大地构造意义

摘要：卡拉麦里地区石炭纪以来的岩石地层系统由三大套构造岩石地层单位构成, 分别是以劈理、紧闭褶皱极为发育的卡拉麦里蛇绿混杂岩带为代表的造山带基底层系,以开阔褶皱为主要构造变形的石炭纪后碰撞构造层,和高角度正断层及平缓褶皱较发育的二叠-侏罗纪陆内湖盆构造层。它们分别记录了卡拉麦里地区前石炭纪碰撞造山阶段、石炭纪后碰撞阶段和二叠纪后板内断陷 坳陷阶段的沉积 变形特征。     

汶川5.12地震发震机理的数值模拟

将围岩看成弹性体, 断层看成具有应变软化的弹塑性体, 断层和围岩组成统一的地质介质系统。在给定的地应力、孔隙压力及边界位移的作用下, 应力逐渐积累, 当达到断层强度时, 断层进入塑性状态, 应变随之软化, 应力突然下降, 能量突然释放, 形成地震。根据这个原理, 利用有限差分FLAC软件, 对汶川5.12地震的机理进行了模拟。模拟结果证实:汶川5.12地震是在青藏高原侧向挤压, 四川盆地阻挡, 使龙门山断裂带受到缓慢增加的挤压应力场作用下形成的。计算结果给出了应力降、能量释放量、断层错动量、地震同震位移、震前位移、地震复发周期等重要参数, 结果与野外调查及其它资料给出的数据具有较好的一致性。      

实践中发展的最大有效力矩准则

最大有效力矩准则发表以来, 不断得到新的野外观察和实验结果的验证, 正在得到国内外同行的支持。岩石的变形行为取决于自身力学性质、构造层次(包括温度、压力、流体压力等因素)和应变速率。浅构造层次中平面菱网状构造和剖面共轭膝褶带, 钝角面对缩短方向, 受最大有效力矩准则控制, 是对慢应变速率的构造响应。证明应变速率对变形行为的控制程度不亚于构造层次。韧、脆性构造的共存意味着构造演化过程为快、慢应变速率的交替。      

黑河下游地下水波动带地下水位动态变化研究

 黑河下游是生态环境特别脆弱的地区,地下水位具有重要的生态意义。研究该区域地下水位的波动变化,对于生态环境的恢复与管理具有重要的指导意义。以河流20 km缓冲区为研究区,基于观测数据对2006年地下水位与分水前（2000年）的地下水位进行对比,分析得出:随着生态输水工程的启动,地下水位在总体上得到明显升高,研究区北部横剖面线上地下水平均升高0.995 m,南部横剖面线上平均升高0.497 m。西河纵剖面上输水后地下水位在下游提升最为明显,平均水位上升2.41 m,中游提升不大,大约为0.22 m;东河纵剖面上下游水位提升比较明显,水位上升1.06 m,但中游地下水在分水后仍有显著下降,平均下降0.96 m,上游地下水位上升0.90 m。研究区不同区域地下水时间（1990—2010年）变化趋势不同。有持续上升型,有持续下降型,有下降转为上升型,2002年成为转折点;额济纳旗农业灌溉对局部地区地下水影响较大,农业用水与生态需水的矛盾逐渐显露出来。     

Tectonic Features of the M_S8.0 Wenchuan Earthquake and Its Aftershocks

The M8.0 Wenchuan earthquake occurred on the Longmenshan fault zone. Based on field investigation of the surface rupture and focal mechanism study of the aftershocks, we discuss the geological relationship of the main, secondary and triggered ruptures. The main rupture is about 200km long and can be divided into the south part and the north part. The south part consists of two parallel fault zones characterized by reverse faulting, with several parallel secondary ruptures on the hanging wall of the main fault, and the north part is a single main fault zone characterized by lateral strike-slip and reverse faulting. Compared to a 300km long aftershock distribution, the surface rupture only occupies 200km, and the remaining 100km on the northeast of the main rupture was triggered by aftershocks. Study on the ruptures of this earthquake will be useful for studying the earthquake risk evolution on the Longmenshan fault system.     

汶川8.0级与昆仑山口西8.1级地震前地震活动异常特征与启示

两次特大地震前在不同时段、 不同范围出现了多项相似的地震活动性异常, 它们对预测特大地震具有一定意义: ① 两次大震前10余年, 青藏块体同期出现了两个规模巨大的中强以上地震增强区, 两次大地震发生在增强区内的空区里; ② 两次巨大地震前数年, 形成规模巨大的中强地震活动带, 地震发生在两个条带间的平静区里; 同期形成中等以上地震活动环, 其内部的地震频度、 加卸载响应比及非均匀度等参数甚高, 且随时间而变化, 这可作为孕震进入中期的信号; ③ 两次大震前的震群、 震丛均很显著, 昆仑山口西地震前四个显著震丛环绕震中四周分布, 汶川地震前震群在震中周围形成包围圈, 它们应视为大震孕育进入后期的显示; ④ 大震前数月, 靠近发震断裂带发生少量中小地震或少见的震群。 汶川地震前10个月, 龙门山断裂带北部发生两次青川4级多地震和松潘4.3级地震, 南部康定附近发生3次4级以上地震。 紫坪铺水库区小震群于震前3个月活动十分强烈。 昆仑山口西地震前约1年青海兴海发生6.6级地震, 昆仑山口西发生5.1级地震, 该地震距离8.1级地震约30 km。这些特征给我们的重要启示是: ① 特大地震前出现的前兆时空特征与常见的中强地震差异很大, 现行的监测预报体制(分省分片负责)与特大地震前兆不相适应; ② 特大地震的预测预报不能单纯依靠地震前兆, 必须与地质构造及深部探测紧密结合起来; ③ 特大地震的预测预报应有新的预报战略、 观测系统与组织机构相适应。